Thursday, May 22, 2008

I Love Pincushions!

I have a long standing fascination with pincushions stemming from childhood. I remember organizing the pins on my mother's pincushion by color and placing them into neat little rows. I looked forward to the aftermath of her sewing spree just to be able to reorganize those pins once again. I guess I didn't have all that much to do as a child. *grin*

Sorry for the dark and shadowy photos. The lighting is very poor. We're currently experiencing vog due to southerly Kona winds. It has blocked out much of the sunshine making everything pretty hazy and gloomy. (If you're wondering what vog is, the word itself is derived from volcanic pollution and smog).

I've been feeling rather energetic and cheerful since I began working with my polka dot fabrics. I guess perky fabrics will do that to you. I should have pulled them out much sooner!

I'm currently hosting a giveaway for this pretty polka dot pillow. Please comment under that post (5/19) to be eligible for the giveaway.

Thank you so much for visiting with me. I hope you have a truly fabulous and creative day!

A perfectly spectacular yo-yo pincushion! Polka dots and all. Nope, not tired of the polka dots...keep 'em coming. I agree with you...I sure am getting tired of the vog.Polka dots and yo-yos are a great counter measure! :0)

Oh my, Lettie, I am just catching up on all your posts and I am impressed. You have been very busy! I love all your polka dots. How can one ever get tired of seeing the lovely dots? Your pincushions and all your various applications with yo-yo's are fantastic!! I am going over to enter your giveaway now. I love the little polka dot pillow pincushion! Say that 3 times fast.

I organize my pins by color or style also...I'm glad I'm not alone in that. I've been away from the old blog for a few days but I'm back and I've missed so much. I love the polka dots...love them! I also spy many yo-yo's...my other favorite! I'm so glad I found your site!

About Me

Tutorials

My tutorials are comprised of patterns of simple shapes and forms that can easily be replicated. If you do not see a tutorial for an item that I have created, it is more than likely due to it's complexity and/or it's odd pattern shapes (or sometimes simply a lack of time during the item's construction). All of the tutorials that I have created over the years have been posted to my blog. Enjoy!

Tutorial

Drawstring Shoe Bag

Tutorial

Paper Flower Topiary

Tutorial

Ribbon Lei

Tutorial

Oh So Sweet! Cupcake Party Favor

Tutorial

A Petite Posy

Tutorial

Faux Boxwood Mini Wreath

Tutorial

'Simply Geometric' Pincushion

Tutorial

Sweet Springtime Gift Pocket

Tutorial

Strawberrry Mice Pincushion

Tutorial

'Blossoms at Sunset' Reversible Pincushion

Tutorial

Rolled Felt Pincushion

Tutorial

Snowflakes in my Holly

Tutorial

Fleur de marguerite

Tutorial

Quick 'n Easy Flower Hair Pins

Tutorial

Ruffled Christmas Tree

Tutorial

Ruched Patchwork Pumpkin

Tutorial

Wine Bottle Gift Bag

Tutorial

Scrappy Patchwork Flower

Tutorial

Joining Fabric Yo-Yo's in Quiltmaking

Tutorial

Handy Dandy Pincushion

Tutorial

Wire-Edged Fabric Flower

TUTORIAL

Quick and Easy Fabric Bookmark

TUTORIAL

Sweet Buttercups

Tutorial

Fancy Facial Tissue Pocket

TUTORIAL

Folded Fabric Hexagon Yo-Yo

Tutorial

Attaching a Fabric Yo-Yo By Sewing Machine

Tutorial

Heart To Heart Valentine Tufted Pin

Tutorial

'Sweetheart Suzy' Flower Pin

Tutorial

Pretty Posie Pushpins

TUTORIAL

Rufled Flower Money Bouquet

Tutorial

Tea Tote

Tutorial

Folded Hexagon Needlebook

Recycling--Tutorial

How To Make T-Shirt Yarn

Recycling--Tutorial

Magnetic Tic-Tac-Toe

Recycling--Mini Tutorial

How To Make Yarn from Discarded Clothing

Recycling--Mini Tutorial

Jeans Button Flower Center

Recycling--Mini Tutorial

Jeans Coasters

Recycling--Mini Tutorial

Folding Plastic Grocery Bags for Easy Storage

Recycling--Mini Tutorial

Window Screen Poinsettia

Mini Tutorial

Portable Sewing Center

Mini Tutorial

Hexagon Tufted Flower Pincushion

Mini Tutorial

Take Me Along Tabbie Blanket

Mini Tutorial

Hexagon Flower Ornaments

Mini Tutorial

Attaching Pin Backs

Mini Tutorial

Alternative Magnetic Closure

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